August, 2021 | Co-written by our postdoctoral fellow, Dr. Luna K.C., this paper uses a critical and intersectional feminist lens to uncover聽the roots of the alt-right movement in Canada and聽how it continues to function and proliferate.聽Read on to understand how these forces operate in a Canadian context and how its inherent racism and misogyny can be countered.聽
Starting in September, the Centre for Interdisciplinary Research on Montr茅al聽is happy to welcome Ph.D candidate Pavel Kunysz as part of a three-month research stay!
The Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Montr茅al (CIRM) is very pleased to welcome urban studies researcher Leila Ghaffari聽as the recipient of the BMO Postdoctoral Fellowship听2021鈥2022!
August 18, 2021 |聽Facebook and other social media companies have done a lot over the past five years to address the problem of their platforms' being used by bad actors to influence elections or spread misinformation. However, they still have a way to go. The Media Ecosystems Observatory's聽Aengus Bridgman comments on the steps Facebook is taking聽to prevent their platform聽from being misused during the federal election campaign.
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The GNCDA 2021 calls for grant proposals which was published on June 5, 2021 have been extended! These grants are designed for graduate students, health professionals and medical residents. Whilst the eligibility criteria and requirements remain the same, the deadlines have been extended by one month.
To see the requirements or to apply, review the funding page.
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Dr Isabelle Malham茅 received the FRQS Clinician Scientist Junior 1 Career Award!
New research co-authored by 捆绑SM社区 Earth and Planetary Science professor John Stix challenges conventional views about scientists' ability to reliably predict volcanic eruptions.
Dialogue 捆绑SM社区鈥檚 Health and Social Services Community Leadership Bursary Program provides financial support to Quebec students with English and French language skills pursuing full-time studies in the area of health and social services. These bursaries are coordinated locally by the English-speaking community networks in the various Quebec regions.
Competitive funding for researchers and students for initiatives addressing access to healthcare & social services for English-speaking Quebecers.
Supported by the Max Bell School's Centre for Media, Technology and Democracy, the Canadian Commission on Democratic Expression has released a new report detailing six recommendations to enable citizens, governments and platforms to deal with online hate speech in Canada.
Read the Commission's report .
February 2,聽2021 | As the tide of nationalism sweeps across the globe and countries increasingly turn inwards, it is crucial that the protection agenda鈥搃ncluding the Protection of Civilians (PoC) and the Responsibility to Protect (RtoP)鈥搃s reaffirmed. Max Bell School Professor Jennifer Welsh writes on the PeaceLab Blog about what measures Germany can take to achieve this objective, including embracing multilateralism and seeking out new partners to promote civilian self-protection.
December 2020 | This new report by the Media Ecosystem Observatory聽looks into vaccine hesitancy in Canada in the lead-up to the development of a vaccine. Key findings included that 65% of Canadians intend to take a vaccine, and that the聽best opportunity to reach those who are unsure is to address important concerns around the safety and effectiveness of the vaccine.
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January 24,聽2021聽|聽In this paper, Max Bell School Professor Jennifer Welsh and her co-authors address the challenges and opportunities the fluid geopolitical and security environment poses for humanitarian policymaking and practice.
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